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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.38, 2,631.52 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.38, 2,631.52 and 438.12 is: 657.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.38 : 2,631.52 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.38/2,631.52 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.38x = 2,631.52 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.38x = 1,152,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,921.54/1,754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.17

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